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International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame
621 Six Flags Dr, Arlington, TX 76011, United States
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R
Review №1

Great place to visit. You will learn alot about the game and the history.

Je
Review №2

If you happen to be at Arlington on your way to six flags or to a game you should make it a point to stop by and see this museum. So much history that doesnt seem to be taught anywhere on the roll bowling has played throughout history.

Mi
Review №3

Never expected something this interesting and this fun. Really, really enjoyable little museum. Highly informative and very entertaining. You can even bowl a game. Highly recommend it.

Ro
Review №4

This museum was fun and engaging. You learn the history of bowling and even get a chance to bowl with small bowling balls. It was great!!!

Ed
Review №5

If ur a bowler its a must see. I r re ally enjoyed the bowling game at the end. I was able to get a print out of my 300 games. Staff is very friendly I only wish they had more sizes in shirts.

Ja
Review №6

Very friendly staff! Interactive displays were cool. Interesting

Ke
Review №7

This was neat. Some fun interactive displays and you can even bowl.

Cl
Review №8

I was pleasantly surprised by the museum. The design and interactive displays make it well worth it… Even if you are not a bowling advocate.

Jo
Review №9

Definitely a must visit for all bowlers. It was great seeing the history of how it all started. Had a great time. Lots of info and awesome pics!

Ap
Review №10

Loved it had a blast playing duck pin Bowling

Ma
Review №11

Great place. Lots of great history and information. Took the grandkids. Loved it!

Er
Review №12

Great pro shop! Lou helped my dad and I find our first bowling balls and was very helpful. Highly recommend

El
Review №13

My girlfriend bowls so she enjoyed it. I was just tagging along. I did learned a few things about bowling origins and history

Kr
Review №14

A diamond in the rough. The building isnt anything to give a 2nd glance on the outside but inside is amazingly beautiful. They have conference rooms to host events, meetings, etc and we plan on using them in the coming months. What a unique place to hold off site meetings!

Ar
Review №15

We had a blast at the training center. Even tho it was for professionals the gentleman at the from allowed me and my family to bowl for an hour and it wasnt expensive at all. It was very fun and thanks to that experience I look forward to bowling more often. I used to hate bowling but thanks to that gentleman being very kind and letting us bowl, I want to bowl more. I hope they are as kind to everyone as they were to us but I will definitely recommend taking your family there, hopefully you have the same great experience as we did.

Je
Review №16

I loved our trip here! The museum was really great and my whole family enjoyed it. Great information on the history of bowling and lots of interactive exhibits for kids. My daughter loved the small bowling game at the end.

Sh
Review №17

PRETTY COOL LITTLE PLACE, NEVER KNEW IT WAS THERE SO THEY COULD DO MORE TO ADVERTISE BUT IT WAS AN INTERESTING LIL MUSEUM.

Le
Review №18

We aren’t bowlers, but we always enjoy a good museum. And this was ONE!! It is well done, very clean. I was surprised at the history of bowling. All the way back to Egyptian times. So great!!! They even have a mini bowling game waiting for you at the end. Seriously...you should go!!!

Tr
Review №19

Pretty cool, I have been wanting to go for a long time. I was slightly up set that my 300 game was NOT listed in the computer as it should have been. It was part of the reason for making the trip.

Mi
Review №20

Disappointed, hours show its open today, building is, Museum is not. Not one person around... maybe forgot to lock building? Call, no answer only personal extensions. Hope to see while in town, lots of positive reviews.Edit: went back next day to see if they were open, still didnt answer phones... were closed as a floating holiday on July 5th. BUT it WAS worth going back if you enjoy bowling or history of the sport! Glad we saw it. Took us about 1 1/2 hours.

N
Review №21

Cool museum. The highlight was the Canadian bowling we played.

in
Review №22

They did a phenomenal job putting each display together. Who knew a bowling Museum could be so awesome.

Pa
Review №23

It was a great place to take my son for his birthday he loved it.

Ma
Review №24

A lot of history about bowling, if you like the sport, this is a must visit place

Sa
Review №25

It was interesting to see the history of bowling and learn about it. Kids also liked it.

De
Review №26

Fun experience. Loved the history ️

Mi
Review №27

The international bowling Hall of Fame is a great place to learn about the history of bowling. Has information about the great balls of the past and the great balls of the present. You can also learn about the technical details for bowling such as bowling ball cores and more.

Br
Review №28

Really amazing place and so many things to learn and listen to. I highly enjoyed looking at everything and seeing how everything worked.

Ry
Review №29

Was an avid bowler when I was young and thought It would be nice to see the museum. Impressed with information on how bowling started, and even what occured in Egypt years ago. Liked the variety offered and even tried my luck on a real lane with shot putt size bowling balls. Enjoyed the experience,

An
Review №30

Pretty good exhibit. Fair price. Should be interesting even to people who dont know much about the sport.

Sk
Review №31

We really enjoyed this to d. Cant wait to go back. Bowling alley inside.

Ma
Review №32

When in Arlington,Tx dont miss this great place for fans and friends of bowling even if you are not an avid bowler you will learn and enjoy the sport... lot of memorabilia and info about the game and equipment... liked all the displays about the evolution of the game from a little pastime to a main stream sport... enjoy your visit and dont forget to bowl a game at the end of the museum

Lu
Review №33

I visited the museum on a Thursday and had a blast. I learned a lot about a sport I had always grown up around but never knew the history behind it. The most surprising thing about the museum wasn’t that the best exhibit was the professional hall of fame, it was the Hometown Heroics exhibit! It’s a touchscreen database where you can look up people who have bowled 300 games and other awards. I was having trouble with the database (I wasn’t typing in the right thing!) but the lady in the gift shop offered to help look up my grandpa’s name for me so she spent a lot of time helping me find his scores, and then after she made the certificates of those achievements in the gift shop (for a price haha). I haven’t had a personal experience from museum staff like that in a long time. It’s a bigger museum than you’d think but it’s definitely run like a tiny one. It was a great time all around.

Ma
Review №34

I love the smell of bowling in the morning.

ed
Review №35

Amazing museum. honestly, we were suprised at how interactive, and aesthetically pleasing this museum was compared to others. glad we went

Jo
Review №36

A good place to get a little history about bowling. Only took about an hour.

Jo
Review №37

Very informative and great family fun! Theres even a mini two lane bowling alley that is tons of fun!

Ma
Review №38

I visited the museum on a Thursday and had a blast. I learned a lot about a sport I had always grown up around but never knew the history behind it. The most surprising thing about the museum wasn’t that the best exhibit was the professional hall of fame, it was the Hometown Heroics exhibit! It’s a touchscreen database where you can look up people who have bowled 300 games and other awards. I was having trouble with the database (I wasn’t typing in the right thing!) but the lady in the gift shop offered to help look up my grandpa’s name for me so she spent a lot of time helping me find his scores, and then after she made the certificates of those achievements in the gift shop (for a price haha). I haven’t had a personal experience from museum staff like that in a long time. It’s a bigger museum than you’d think but it’s definitely run like a tiny one. It was a great time all around.

Bl
Review №39

Staff was incredibly friendly. Lots of interesting displays in the museum. Lots of cool items in gift shop. I left my credit card at the register and they called me later to let me know it was there and they would lock it up till I could get there the next day to get it. Many many thanks!!!

Tr
Review №40

Everyone is pretty happy here, and the leagues became like a second family

Ha
Review №41

The International Bowling Hall of Fame is excellent in deed. Loving the history towards Bowling in general. Loving my time while visiting the museum as well. Everyone was friendly. You can even try bowling in their as well. I totally recommend this for sports out across the globe in deed!!!!

Ch
Review №42

Took son there to use the training facilities. Absolutely amazing. Coaches are some of the best in the world.

Ar
Review №43

Cool not alot of people and should be full

Ke
Review №44

Awesome place, keeps bowling history alive. Thank You for preserving our memories!

Ch
Review №45

If youre an avid bowler and interested in bowlings history, advancements made, and achievements of those that love the sport, this is the place to go! We learned so much, it was interactive and fun.

An
Review №46

This place was fantastic!! Great place to take the kids!! You even get to bowl!!

Bo
Review №47

Since we are Bowlers we really enjoyed the visit there a lot of history the game and lot of nice exhibits and some interactive things that could keep people interested it goes through all the steps that bowling has evolved. Definitely a worth well visit.

Ke
Review №48

Great museum. Lots of fun for the whole family!

Ja
Review №49

Definitely a must visit for all bowlers. It was great seeing the history of how it all started. Loved it!

Wi
Review №50

Bowlings home for the best of the best bowlers to ever roll the rock down a lane. Interactive, educational and splendid.

K
Review №51

Fairly cmprehensive museum, but ultimately NOT worth the pricey entrance fee. Staff was pretty much non-existent and the ones I could find were rude. Majority of push-button recordings didnt work and not much reference to amateur bowling scene. Overall, HUGE disappointment. SKIP IT!!!!!

Ch
Review №52

Awesome!! I didnt think it would be that cool, but if you like bowling, youll love it.

Ma
Review №53

Awesome experience wether youre an avid bowler or just enjoy a game or two a year. The museum is wonderfully arranged to take you through the history of bowling. Clean & family friendly experience.

Ma
Review №54

Learned and saw some many things I had no idea even existed or happened

Aa
Review №55

Enjoyed getting to learn about the game I love! A lot of really cool memorabilia, games, and a great gift shop. Great for the bowlers at heart or just the museum goers.

Do
Review №56

Anyone with a bowling interest will thoroughly enjoy this venue. Explains history of bowling and identifies key people who have influenced bowling. Explains equipment and the evolution of each aspect. Colocated with a state-of-the-art training facility, its a neat place to spend a couple of hours.

Da
Review №57

Who knew bowling had a museum? It was informative and well laid out. Has interactive displays, and was fun to walk thru.

Ry
Review №58

The museum is a great place to visit for all ages. They have a lot of informative exhibits and interactive areas. Definitely worth the $10 entry.

D
Review №59

Very nice place. Not sure if it is worth the $10 to get in. But still nice place.

Sa
Review №60

Decent place for a ahort visit. Pretty well thought out of and interesting.

Co
Review №61

So cool! I enjoyed learning the historic value of bowling! Theres even a 2 lane bowling alley at the end of the exhibit that you and friends can enjoy!

Ch
Review №62

What I expected to be a 15 minute museum visit ended up being an excellent - and surprisingly fun - 2+ hour trip. There is a wealth of information available about the history of pre-ten pin bowling, the evolution of the sport, the technology for all aspects of bowling, interactive exhibits and video games, and a free mini 2 lane alley you can use to your hearts content. Theres a lot of information about women bowlers, which was excellent considering how little they are shown on TV or media. Their present stars and their role in making bowling popular in the late 1800s through to today are both covered. If you dont read anything, you could be done quite quickly, but if you take the time, theres a whole lot to see and learn from. This same facility is also the USBC headquarters and the campus has the training center for the Olympic and Junior Olympic teams. If you schedule time with a coach, you can use the lanes and improve your game after checking out the museum.

Gr
Review №63

Very entertaining! Lots of interactive and historical displays for the kids and adults... I grew up bowling. This was cool. Keep it in perspective, it is a bowling museum... :-)

Pa
Review №64

Good place to practice and learn bowling in America

Sa
Review №65

This was a great birthday outing for my son who bowls. It had history and interactive games to play. Those who have difficulty walking it had seats in a variety of the rooms you visit.

Br
Review №66

Surprisingly well done and comprehensive bowling museum with plenty of interactive exhibits and gift shop. Even a miniature bowling game you can play at the end. Even an awful bowler such as myself thoroughly enjoyed it!

Ca
Review №67

Great experience. Friendly staff

ma
Review №68

Great place to learn about bowlings past. Very informative.

Do
Review №69

If you are a bowler, like bowling or are in the Dallas area you have to go see this. Great place

Bo
Review №70

Had a great time. Lots of info and awesome pics!

Gr
Review №71

Very educational tour to learn the history of the sport. Fun mini bowling lanes along tour u can play for free

Ji
Review №72

A must for any bowling fan. Very nice facility

he
Review №73

Very interesting and lots of fun!

Jo
Review №74

Its small and over priced.While singe off the exhibits are impressive Ive been wanting to goo to this for years and ultimately Im underwhelmed.

Vi
Review №75

Who knew it was in Arlington? I had fun there and learned a bit of bowling history.

Ke
Review №76

Great place to learn about bowling, both past and present. Lots of great exhibits. You can even try duck pin bowling!

Al
Review №77

Was fun, reasonable price.

Cl
Review №78

Great experience and fun!

Al
Review №79

Its a great fun place

Ca
Review №80

Catering job there

a
Review №81

I cant believe this place exists. But of course it does because this is Texas. Their meeting room has the most uncomfortable chairs.

st
Review №82

Extreemly interactive displays must do if youre a bowler

St
Review №83

MUCH smaller than the one that used to be in St Louis. There you could bowl on lanes with actual pins and balls and not just candlepin bowling.

Ty
Review №84

The employees at the proshop were very professional. This place is a must see if you are a bowling enthusiast.

De
Review №85

Much more than I expected to see and learn.

Za
Review №86

Great museum, bought a great shirt

La
Review №87

Fantastic place

ri
Review №88

Fasenating worth the visit

Cl
Review №89

Great!

Je
Review №90

Neat

Ja
Review №91

It was awesome

No
Review №92

Awesone

b
Review №93

Love this sport and all of the history.

De
Review №94

Great time and learned a lot

Co
Review №95

It wasnt much fun for the kids

Ni
Review №96

Boring and nothing to do

El
Review №97

Very interesting

Bo
Review №98

Nice stop

Ma
Review №99

Aguadilla Bowling Center

Je
Review №100

Great fun!

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  • Address:621 Six Flags Dr, Arlington, TX 76011, United States
  • Site:http://www.bowlingmuseum.com/
  • Phone:+1 817-385-8215
Categories
  • Museum
  • Historical landmark
  • History museum
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:9:30am–5pm
  • Wednesday:9:30am–5pm
  • Thursday:9:30am–5pm
  • Friday:9:30am–5pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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